Grave cover



l iatented Nov. 18, 1941 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,263,087 GRAVECOVER Purvis T. Hamm, New Braunfels, Tex.

Application August 13, 1940, Serial No. 352,463

1 Claim.

This invention relates to a grave cover and it consists in theconstructions, arrangements and combinations herein described andclaimed.

It is the cardinal purpose of the invention to provide a grave coverwhich will effectively protect the grave against wed g'rowth, as well asprevent sinking of the grave, and in addition function as an attractivemarker for the grave.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a grave cover ofeconomical construction, and one which is adjustable to different gravelengths.

Additional objects, advantages and features of invention will beapparent from the following description considered in conjunction withthe accompanying drawing, wherein,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of my grave cover.

Figure 2 is a cross sectional view on the line.

2--2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an end view of the cover. I There is illustrated a gravecover Ill, consisting of two sections II and I2. The sections areillustrated as being of semi-circular formation, the section I I beingformed on a radius less than the section I2, so that the former sectionmay be snugly nested within'the latter, as clearly illustratedin thedrawing. While the sections are illustrated and described assemi-circular in forhorizontal flanges I5 of respective sections. 'The Ilegs I4 are of a length to be forced into the ground adjacent theboundaries of a grave for firmly securing the cover in positionthereover.

As may be clearly seen in Figures 1 and 2, when the sections II and I2are in nested position, the flanges I5 of the section I2 rest upon theflanges I5 of the section II and obviously, the sections maybelongitudinally moved with respect to one another in order to accommodategraves of different lengths. I

In order to reinforce the sections I I and I2 against lateral spreadingand to maintain adjustment of the sections, a tie plate or brace I6 isemployed, having hook ends I! adapted to engage over the lapped flangesI5 of the sections.

As shown in Figures 1 and 3,, an end I3 of the coveris provided with anopen loop I8, horizontally positioned to receive a marker stake I9, thelatter being suitably driven in the ground for retention.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that I have provided a grave coverof extreme simplicity yet of sturdy construction and affording a gravecomplete protection from weed growths as well as the.

extended flange at its base and, an end wall, one

of the sections having a radius less than the other section and arrangedto be nested therewithin' and to bring the flanges into superposedabutting relation, a leg on the outermost corners of each flange, of alength to penetrate the ground for retention of the sections in nestedrelation and a brace plate extended transversely of the sections, saidplate having hooked ends adapted to engage over and lie parallel withthe overlapped flanges.

PURVIS T. HAMM.

